HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1937.
IMPORTANT. "ANGLO-FRENCH PARLEYS IN
LONDON
Mr.
Chamberlain
M. Chautemps
Mr. Eden
M. Delbas
M. Camille Chantemps. Premier of France, and M. Yvon Delbos, French Foreign Minister, who are now in London to participate- in important talks on international affairs with Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister, and the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden,
It is believed that the Colonial question, the Far East crisis and the Spanish problem will be the chief subjects of discussion. Lord Halifax, who recently visited Herr Hitler in Berlin, will also take part in the talks.
MINISTERS MEET AT NUMBER TEN
London, Nov. 29.
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ITALY AND
MANCHUKUO
ROYALTY ON TOUR
FRENCH SHIP BOMBED
De Jure Recognition The King To Visit
Cornwall
New Trade Agreement
Expected
Rome, Nov. 29: Italy has decid- ed to accord de jure recognition of Munchukuo.
.. Formal conversations between the British and French statesmen at which all the important aspects of world affairs will be reviewed began promptly at 11 o'clock this.; morning at No. 10, Downing stret. The Prime Minister received the French Premier and Foreign Min- ister, M. Chau temps and M. Delhos who were accompanied by the French "Ambassador in London, M. Corbin, the Secretary General of Legation will be established in the Quai D'Orsay, M. Leger, Direc- Hsink.ng and it is expected that tor of Political and Commercial | Manchukuo will adhere to the Affairs, M. Masŝigil, and the First | Italo-German-Japan: Anti-Comin-, Secretary of the French Embassy, tern Pact. The next step in the M. de Margeria.
The French visitors nrrived in London late last night and were met by representatives of the Foreign Secretary. When they reached Downing Street this morn ing Mr. Anthony Eden and the Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign Office, Sir Robert Varisit- tart, were already with the Prime Minister.
Very great importance is at tached here to these talks in view of recent developments in the in- ternational sphere which it is felt call for joint consideration: Im- pressions gained by Lord Hallfax during his recent visit to Germany which will be communicated to the French statesmen at to-day's meetings will, it is assumed, have an important bearing on the ex- amination of the European situa- tion and it is taken for grunted that careful consideration will he given to the Insistent German de-
mand for recognition as a colonial
power.
Apart from European problems particular attention will be given to the grave developments in the
Far East. The serious view of re- cent events in Shanghai that is taken here is known to be fully shared by the French Government. **WEEK OF DECISIONS”
London, Nov. 29.
An official announcement is ex-
this afternoon. It pected
is
understood
the Italian
that
process of drawing Italy and Japan closer is expected to be a new trade agreement which has been under negotiation for several months and will arrange for the resumptioń of "trade between Japan and Abyssinia an a, basis of exchange, of Japanese manu- factures
cotton
for. Abyssinari which will be developed on a ble scale in Abyss nia principally in This the region of Lake Tsana would avoid the Suez Canal dues which would have to be paid if the ratton were imported from Italy:- Reuter,
CHINA FLOATS NEW LOAN?
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London, Nov. 29.
the During the present week King will visit Devonsh.re and Cornwall and the Duke of Kent wil make a tour of the social service centres
His in Scotland.
By Majesty will leave London train to-morrow night and the tour will begin at Morton, Hamp- stead; early next morning. Wed- nesday's Itinerary includes visits to many towns and villages and about 200 miles w have been covered by motor car when the King reaches Camborne, Cornwall.
on
that evening. A call at Launceston will be included.
On
OFF SPANISH COAST
Paris, Nov. 29.
A French cargo steamer has re- ported that she was attacked by a plane and bombed, but was not coast of hit, of the north-east Spain near the French 'rontier. The steamer. was en route to North Africa.--
Reuter's Bulletin Servies.
RIOTING IN CAIRO
Calzo, Nov. 29. Rioting occurred in Cairo after the attempt to assassinate the Pre- mler. Nahas Pasha, The British
Ambassador was among the many people who sent messages of con- First.gratulation to the Prime Minister
on his narrow escape.- Beuter's Bulletin Service.
It will be the first visit.. of an English reigning monarch to that town since Charles the Wednesday night will be spent in the Royal train and. Thursday's visits to Royal Duchy farms and other places will also be made by motor ear. The King will re- turn
London 10
Thursday even'ng from Bath. ,,
The Duke of Kent's Scottish visit will also take place Wednesday and Thursday and cerethonies will include the open- ing of Newbattle Abbey College. the Arst residental adult educa- tián College to be established in Scotland British Wireless Service
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INDIAN CAVALRY
To Be Mechanised
New Delhi, Nov. 29. The mechanisation of Indian cavalry, regiments has been ap- proved by the Indian Government. Four of five British cavalry regi- ments in India will be converted, the cavalry into light tanks while Infantry regiments to be me-
CAIRO SHOOTING chanised into maching-gun units
SENSATION
will be the First Battalion Royal Fusiliers, First Battalion Scots Fusiliers, the Argyle and Suther- land Highlanders and Devonshire
Renters Unllatin Sergare:
Tokyo, Nov, 29. The Japaness newspaper, Wichi telephonic interview with Marquis Nichi, splashes in sensational style a
Koichi Kido, & Japanese statesman who is now in Paris, declaring that Attempt on Life of Regiment after the Brussels conference, Dr. Wellington Koo secretly carried on Nahas Pasha, Premier negotiations with the British, Amer- ican, French, Belgian and Soviet conference delegates, requesting a £100,000,000 munitions loan. Dr. Koo allegedly declared that otherwise the Power's rights and interests in the Orient would be wiped out..
Marquis Kido states that Dr. Koo secretly called on the British and "Week of decisions" is what al-American delegates on November 22, most the entire Loudon press calls and implored Anglo-American · posi- the next few days, with the visit tive assistance, otherwise China of the French Premier, M. Chau- would perish or yield to Japan, he is temps and Foreign Minister, M. reported as anying. Delbos, who arrived here and were greeted at the station by Sir Robert
Vansittart of the Foreign. Office, From Folkestone to London they
Cairo, Nov. 28.
An attempt was made at 8.30 p.m. to-day to assassinate the Egyptian Frenler, Nahas Pasha.
The assailant fired four shots at the Nahas as the latter was was driving in a car from his home at Hellopolis to attend a reception at Shubra.
The Premier was not hurt, and the assailant, who is an Egyptian, was subsequently arrested.—
Reuter.
At a secret meeting of the delegates of the five Powers, the English and Americans allegedly tentatively pro- mised support to Chinese resistance,
Particulars of the incident. as and "it is a fact that such a promise
far was given the Chinese represent-
as are known, are that in were accompanied by French Am-atives," Marquis Kido asserts. Hellopolla three shots were fired at bassador, M. Corbin, who had pre- Marquis Kido viously conferred with the Foreign Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek re- driving home. One shot smashed that the car in which the Premier was Secretary, Mr. Eden,
£100,000,000 quested a
three per cent
through the window. The culprit loan, to be expended enormous supplies which were detail declared that he was a member of ed, including 1,000 neroplanes, 150 the Greenshirt opposition. field guns, 234 anti aircraft guns, Transoczon News Service. and millions of rounds of shells.
The conférence between the French and British statesmen will . commence to-day and
will pro- bably be over by Tuesday noon. An important addition to the pro- gramme has been an invitation to lunch at Buckingham Palace, on which occasion Lord Halifax and Mr. Eden will also be present. This invitation by the King is cited by the press as fudicating, the in- portance of the visit.
The consensua of the lengthy comments in all papers seem to be that the opinion prevails that neither France por England plan any decisive change of foreign pu- lley. It is again emphasised that the revision of the Franco-Soviet
Pact will not be discussed and it
is believed that the colonial ques- tion, the Far East crisis and the Spanish problem will be chief sub- Jects of discussion.
It is stated that the outcome of
states
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The newspaper observes: "Japan must realise that opportunity is ripening for joint assistance to China behind the scenes."--Reuter.
SEVEN DISTRICTS RECAPTURED
Tainan. Nov. 29: The Chinese left
flank operating along the Yellow River have recaptured seven important districts on the north bank of the river, according td military reports received here. These districts include. Jenping. Hstatsin, Wucheng, Lucheng and Tangy!. Strong defence works have been established in this area.
the British and French conversa- It is also officially announced that the Japanese watchtower at tions will be communicated to Ber- Iin and Rome in the course of this Lakow on the north bank of the
week. The Prime Minister, it la added, will make a second and more explicit statement on Lord Halifax's visit to Germany in the House of Commons before the week-end. The Premier will, how ever, refuse to make the visit a subject for debate.—Transocean,
Yellow River has been demolished by Chinese gunfire following the heavy shelling on Nov. 27.
Japanese units on the right flank at Putai have been repulsed by Chinese reinforcements who arrived there a few days ago.— Central News,
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GRANDSON OF
REVOLUTIONARY
was
The 15sailant
youth named Izzedine Khader, who, clad in a green shirt, leapt from the pavement to the road when the. car was near the centre of Helio- polis. One shot hit the car two -inches below the window where the Premier was sitting.
ANHWEI TOWN. BOMBED
Nanking. Nov. 29: Forty persona were killed and 100 injured during 2 Japanese air raid on Hsancheng, (Ningkuo) Anhwel, "province, about 70 miles south. of Nanking, an official report received here states.
WE HAVE RECENTLY BEEN APPO NTED
SOLE AGENTS IN HONG KONG
FOR
BUDWEISER
THE KING OF CANNED BEERS "
'CAN'T" ́ ́ SAY · “CANNED"
NEVER SAY
AND TRY IT TO-DAY.
CALDBECK'S
CONDITION REPORTED
SERIOUS
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Prince Bernhard' In Accident
Amsterdam, Nov. 29: The con- dition of Prince Bernhard zur
Lippe-Blesterfelt, who was injured in a motor accident at Dieanes, near Amsterdam, is, according to a bulletin issued early this after- noon, considered to be so serious that the doctors have ordered that the patient shall be regularly ob- served every hour.
same time
It is stated at the that there is no immediate danger
for, the Prince's life.
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EVACUATION PLAN COMPLETE
British Subjects In Naoking
All
now
Nanking. Nov. 29. British subjects are concentrated in and near the British Embassy north of Nanking not far from the Yangtzze. Evacuation plan is at present complete. Chinese servants of the Embassy and British subjects are embarking on a hulk shortly in order to prevent a possible Jast minute rush of British subjects. HM8. Scarab is expected to ar- rive early this week to supplement the British gunboats”here,
"EXCHANGE SHOPS"
Owing to the closure of banke the Municipal authorities have ar ranged to open three exchange shops to prevent money difficul lles embarrassing the Nanking
FOREIGN DIPLOMATS CONFER
Princess Jullana has been advis ed by her physicians in view of her forthcoming accouchement not to visit her husband, at any rate for the time being.
Queen Wilhelmina stayed for an population... Two train coaches were hit and hour at her. son-in-law's bedside| Reuter.
her sce demolished. It is also disclosed and then proceeded to "to-day that two Japanese planes daughter.
IN HANKOW attempted to bomb a passenger
It is stated that the car driven train on the Tientsin-Pukow Rail- by Prince Bernhard dashed at full Hankow, Nov. 29: High foreign way at Subslen in northern Anhwel speed into a motor lorry laden with diplomats who have arrived here All the bombs fell sand. The Prince's two compan-j'from Nanking held a conference on Nov. 28. wide of their mark. Sukhsien was lons were only slightly hurt to-day in the private residence of also bombed, but detalls are still Tromanceum News Service. lacking. At Pelkwan scores of dwelling houses were burned to the ground following the Japanese alr raids,
Central News -
TRAGIC INCIDENT NEAR NAZARETH
British Police Officer Dies From Wound
London, Nov. 20.
A British police officer was kli- ed by an Arab near Nazareth, it
the German Ambassador. It is learned that the present situation was discussed and the conferees exchanged information on the
recent developments.
Among the diplomats present were: Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, American Ambassador, Mr. R. G. Howe, British Charge. D'Affaires, AUSTRIAN FINANCE
Dr. Oscar Trautmann, German MINISTER IN LONDON
Ambassador. M. G. Melamede. London, Nov. 29.
Soviet Charge D'Affaires and M. Dr. Neumayer, Austrian Finance
is reported here. The constable. Lucien Colin, Councillor of the Minister, and Dr. Kienbock, Pre- sident of the Austrian National sitting beside a chauffeur in a car French Embassy.- -
Central New A policeman in a car following Bank, arrived at Victoria yesterday which was shot at, was hit, and jumped out, captured the youth for a short visit. Their engage when
hospital. subsequently died
the CAT pursued the and gave him a black eye, after-ments include a dinner to be given assailant, another shooting oc- wards taking him to the police by Sir Robert Kindersley, · well-
curred, when a Jewish passer-by: station where. It was possessed two loaded revolvers.
found he known banker, and a luncheon ar-
was injured. ranged by the Chancellor of the Khader is the 22 year-old grand- Exchequer, Bir John Simon- son of the late Arabf Fasha, leader British Wireless Sermen. of the 1882 revolution. He is not a member of the Blueshirt organisa- tlon, but of the Greenshirts, which is an organisation of young EEFD- tians hostile to the Anglo-Egyp- ttan Treaty-Reuter }
DR. GOEBBELS TO VISIT --EGYTT Landon, Nov. 29: Dr. Goebbels is expected to visit Egypt at the end of the week according to messages from Berlin and Cairo. Renter's Bulletin. Service,
AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC WORKS LOAN
Canberra, Nov. 29.
The £8,000,000 Australian Fub- Itc Works loan will be issued to- morrow bearing interest of 3.-3/4 per cent for fourteen years. The loan will be lasued 99-3/4 which gives a yield of £3-158-66. per
cent.-- flouter's - Bulletin Servies.
DOMESTIC TELEGRAPH
SERVICE SUSPENDED
Canton, Nov. 29.
JAPANESE CAPTURE
TOWN OF KIANGYIN
Shanghai, Nov. 29: The Japan- ese announce the capture of the town of Klarigyin, on the south tank of the Yangtse, this morn¬ ing. Forts of that town, however, are reported to be still in the hands of the Chinese.
The Japanesc advance is said to have been continued as far as
watsin, south-west of Kiangyin, thereby severely shaking the Chi- nese defence line stretching from Kiangyin southward. West of Taihu Lake, the Japanese claim to have captured Lahing which is burning.
By the capture of Ishing the Japanese controi on Talhu Lake' is Bald to have become complete.— Transocean News Service,
JAPANESE TROOPS BESIEGED
AT PUTAI." Tsinan, Nov. 29: After being routed by the Chinese forces of November 27, part of the Japanese units at Putal on the right, flank of the Shantung front have re- treated into the city and are now being besieged by the Chinese forces.
|- Meanwhile, the Chinese forces are "mopping up". detached groups of Japanese ·remnants at
Jenping. Poping. Chingping. Hsia- tain, Wuchang, Lucheng and Tangul which have been recently recovered. Central News.
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CHINESE PREPARE TO ATTACK YUTZE Hankow, Nov. 29: Chinese for- are making preparations for offensive ou Yutze on the Chengtal Railway about 25 Hlo- metres southeast of Taiyuan, mill- tary advices from Ghanal indicate. There are about 2,000 Japanese troops at Yatse where they are building an aerodrome. A small unit of Japanese mechanised force was routed by the Chinese troops near the town some days ago. Buspecting that, the local inhabl- tants had helped the Chinese The Shanghai omce of the troops, the Japanese, later burnt Chinese tion suspended operat'uns at 10 vicinity, and slaughtered over 100 Telegraph Administra- down a number of villages in the
o'clock last night and all messages | óf the villagers.— for domestic delivery under the | Central News. Chinese service have been "stop- ped, according "to information re- ceived here from communications circles The telegraph office has since been, occupied by Japanese." Telegrama to foreign countries Company has placed orders for are now being entirely handled by squadron of 20 Japanese war- eight new tankers of the latest the three foreign cables. Messages type with super-charged Diesel to a limited number of cities in engines representing a total ex-China are also being accepted by
these companies, it is stated- penditure of £2,280,000,---
Central News.
No further incidents occurred in
Jerusalem, thanks to the extensive precautionary measures taken by the authorities.-- Transocean.
The
NEW TANKERS
London, Nov. 29.
Petroleum
Anglo-Saxon
British Wireless Service.
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ADDITIONAL DAMAGE.
TO CAKES. Canton Nov. 23: Whilst the Canton-Kowloon Railway is still under repair, additional damage done this morning by it planes to the track "and the telegraph wires and poles in a systematic raid on the stations between Nganchanlon and Ship- kwan. ----*